Method of making a configurable mount

ABSTRACT

A plurality of components are provided to be assembled into a plurality of brackets each of a different configuration, one of the components includes a shaft holder having an opening formed therein. At least one of the brackets can be assembled from less than all of the components, wherein each of the brackets at least includes the shaft holder. The bracket can be used in the form of a wall mount, a clamp mount, a flat mount and the like for mounting a device to a supporting surface using the shaft holder.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation of application Ser. No.09/916,934, filed Jul. 27, 2001, which application is a divisional ofapplication Ser. No. 09/406,531 filed on Sep. 27, 1999, whichapplication claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application60/106,729 filed Nov. 2, 1998 and U.S. Provisional Application60/108,469 filed Nov. 14, 1998, the disclosures of which areincorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to apparatuses and systems for mounting anadjustable arm for a peripheral device such as a computer displayscreen, a keyboard, a telephone or the like.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Apparatuses and configurable mounting systems for mounting an arm deviceare disclosed. The arm device may be attached to a peripheral device,which may be an electronic device such as a computer display screen, akeyboard, a telephone or the like.

The systems comprise a set of components which may be configured tocreate apparatuses including a clamp mount, a wall mount, a “reverse”wall mount, or table or “flat” mount. In addition, the systems maycomprise components which may be configured to create a panel mount anda slat wall mount. The mounting systems have many benefits andadvantages to the consumer, distributor and manufacturer. The consumerobtains more than one different mounting option for the price of asingle mount. Previously, the consumer was required to choose the typeof mount which she desired at the time of purchase of the arm. Thesystems also provide flexibility of providing a different mountingconfiguration in the future, if the consumer decides to move the arm orreconfigure the mount. A distributor of the mounting systems benefits bybeing relieved from maintaining an inventory of each of the differenttypes of mounts. Also, the mounting systems may be efficiently packagedsince the component elements are preferably no wider than the width of atypical arm apparatus. There are several advantages to the manufacturerincluding a decrease in inventory costs similar to that of thedistributor, a lowering of the “piece” price of the mount sincecomponents of the systems may be used in a number of configurations anddistinct castings are not required for each type of mount, and adecrease in labor costs since the consumer completes final assembly inthe configuration she desires.

The components of the mounting systems include a shaft holder forreceiving the shaft of the arm device, a long “L” member, and short “L”member, a clamping plate, and clamping screw. In a preferred embodiment,these components are used in conjunction with standard hardwareincluding a long bolt with a hex head, a short screw, a pair of screwshaving flat tapered countersunk heads, a pair of wall screws, and asingle nut. With these components and hardware, at least four of theabove-noted mounting configurations may be achieved by the mountingsystems of the present invention.

In another aspect, the configurable mount invention additionallycomprises adapter brackets that are used to secure the mount toconventional office panel systems and both single and dual slot wallsystems.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part ofthe specification, illustrate the embodiments of the present inventionand, together with the description serve to explain the principles ofthe invention.

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the presentinvention in a reverse wall mount configuration and the orientation ofthe arm device to the mount;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the presentinvention in a clamp configuration mounted to a table top;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a clamp configuration of thepresent invention;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the presentinvention in a wall mount configuration mounted to a wall;

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a wall mount configuration ofthe present invention;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the presentinvention in a reverse wall mount configuration mounted to a wall;

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a reverse wall mountconfiguration of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an apparatus according to the presentinvention in a table mount configuration mounted to a table top;

FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a table mount configuration of the presentinvention;

FIG. 10A is a top elevation view of a shaft holder according to thepresent invention;

FIG. 10B is a cross-section side elevation view of the shaft holdershown in FIG. 10A along line 10B-10B;

FIG. 11A is a top elevation view of a clamping plate according to thepresent invention;

FIG. 11B is a side elevation view of the clamping plate shown in FIG.11A;

FIG. 12A is a front elevation view of a long “L” member according to thepresent invention;

FIG. 12B is a side elevation of the long “L” member shown in FIG. 12A;

FIG. 12C is a top elevation view of the long “L” member shown in FIG.12A;

FIG. 13A is a front elevation view of a short “L” member according tothe present invention;

FIG. 13B is a side elevation of the short “L” member shown in FIG. 13A;

FIG. 13C is a top elevation view of the short “L” member shown in FIG.13A;

FIG. 14 is an exploded view of a mount configuration of the presentinvention with an adapter bracket to secure the mount to a office panelwall system;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the panel wall mount configuration;

FIG. 16 is an exploded view of a mount configuration of the presentinvention with an adapter bracket arrangement to secure the mount to aslatwall having an upwardly facing slat;

FIG. 17 is an exploded view of a mount configuration of the presentinvention with an adapter bracket arrangement to secure the mount to aslatwall having upwardly and downwardly facing slats;

FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of a narrow clamp configurationof the present invention;

FIG. 19 is a side elevation view of the narrow short “L” member and thenarrow clamping plate of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In describing a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in thedrawings, in which like numerals represent like parts, specificterminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the inventionis not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and itis to be understood that each specific term includes all technicalequivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similarpurpose.

With reference to the drawings, in general, and FIGS. 1 through 19 inparticular, the apparatuses and systems of the present invention aredisclosed.

Reference is made to FIG. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10A and 10B which illustratemounting apparatuses 84, 82, 80, 86 for mounting a device 10 having anarm 18 on a surface 2, 4. Each apparatus includes a shaft holder 20 thathas plurality of walls 22. It is anticipated that the plurality of walls22 can merge to embody a shaft holder 20 that is circular. The walls 22define a receptacle 24 having an enclosed bottom 26 and an opened topportion. The receptacle 24 is shaped to receive an arm device 10 havinga cylindrical shaft 14. The shaft 14 of the arm device 10 may beremovably inserted in receptacle 24 through the opened top portion asindicated by arrow 6, in which it may freely rotate.

In one embodiment (not shown), a washer may be placed in the bottom 26of the receptacle 24 to create a more secure fit between the shaft 14and the receptacle 24. Preferably, the washer is made of plastic. In yetanother embodiment (not shown), a bushing can be included on theinterior sides of the walls 22 of the receptacle 24 to create lessfriction and a more secure fit between the shaft 14 and the receptacle24.

The mounting apparatuses of the current invention each include anattachment means to attach the shaft holder 20 to a surface. A widevariety of attachment means may be employed to attach the shaft holder20 to a surface. The preferred attachment means, along with alternativeattachment means, are subsequently described.

In preferred embodiments, the apparatuses further comprise a cylindricalthreaded rod and a nut 60. The bottom 26 further comprises a hole 28 forreceiving the rod. The shaft holder 20 is attached to a long “L” member30 or to a surface 2,4 by passing the cylindrical threaded rod throughthe bottom 26 hole 28 and through the long “L” member 30 or the surface2,4, and securing the nut 60 to the rod. When the shaft holder 20 isattached to a long “L” member 30, the long “L” member 30 in turn isattached to a surface 2,4.

FIG. 1, 6, 7, 10A, 10B, and 12A through 12C show the mounting system ofthe present invention configured as a reverse wall mount apparatus 84having a long “L” member 30. The long “L” member 30 has a first flange32 and a second flange 36 that are generally perpendicularly attached toone another. First flange 32 has an “a” side 33 and a “b” side 34. The“a” side 33 is the side of first flange 32 that is facing second flange36. The “b” side 34 is opposite the “a” side 33 of first flange 32.

Long “L” member 30 is secured by at least one wall screw 54 threadedthrough at least one threaded hole 38 in second flange 36, and into wall4. Preferably, second flange 36 contains two threaded holes 38, arrangedvertically to each other, and the long “L” member is secured by two wallscrews 54. In a preferred embodiment, the wall screws 54 are made ofwood, and they are secured to a stud in wall 4. Alternatively, any typeof threaded cylindrical rod may be used in place of the at least onewall screw 54, provided the rod is of sufficient strength to hold theapparatus 84 to the wall 4.

In this embodiment, the shaft holder 20 is secured to the “b” side 34 offirst flange 32 of long “L” member 30 by screw 56, having a flat taperedcountersunk head, and nut 60. Preferably, screw 56 is ⅜-16×1 inch long.Screw 56 passes through hole 35 of first flange 32 and hole 28 of bottom26 of shaft holder 20. The head of screw 56 may be received by a recessin the hole 35 on the “a” side of first flange 32. Preferably, bottom 26has a recess 29 adapted to receive the nut 60.

With reference to FIGS. 2, 3, 10A through 13C, the mounting systemconfigured as a clamp mount apparatus 82 is shown. Shaft holder 20 issecured to “b” side 34 of first flange 32 of long “L” member 30 by screw56 and nut 60. In a preferred embodiment, screw 56 has a flat taperedcountersunk head and dimensions of ⅜-16×1 inch long. Hole 35 on the “a”side 33 of first flange 32 has a recess to receive the tapered head ofscrew 56. The tapered head of screw 56 is adapted to be secured in acountersunk manner in hole 35 such that a flat surface is obtained on“a” side 33 of first flange 32. Screw 56 extends through hole 28 throughthe bottom 26 of shaft holder 20. A hex nut 60 is secured to screw 56.

Preferably, bottom 26 of shaft holder 20 has a recess 29 adapted toreceive the nut 60 which facilitates in the securing of nut 60. Secondflange 36 of long “L” member 30 has at least one threaded hole 38. In apreferred embodiment, second flange 36 has two threaded holes 38.

Short “L” member 40 having first flange 42 and second flange 44 in ageneral perpendicular orientation to each other is attached to thesecond hole 38 which is the farthest from first flange 32 of long “L”member 30 by screw 58. First flange 42 has a threaded hole 43, andsecond flange 44 has a recessed hole 45. Preferably, screw 58 has a flattapered countersunk head and dimensions of ⅜-16×½ inch long. Screw 58extends through hole 45 of flange 44 into the lower threaded hole insecond flange 36 such that the head of screw 58 is countersunk relativeto face 46.

It is to be understood however, that any type of threaded cylindricalrod may be used in place of screw 58, provided the rod is of sufficientstrength to hold the short “L” member 40 to the long “L” member 30.

First flange 42 of short “L” member 40 has a threaded hole 43 forreceiving clamping screw 52 which is screwed through hole 43 and meetshole 51 of clamping plate 50. Preferably, clamping screw 52 is ½-13×3inches long, and the end of clamping screw 52 is adapted to receive ahex head wrench which is used to tighten the clamp.

Hole 43 is generally centered below hole 35 of first flange 32 of long“L” member 30. The mount is secured to a projecting work surface such asa table top by clamping the surface 2 between “a” side 33 of firstflange 32 of long “L” member 30 and the top surface of clamping plate50. In a preferred embodiment, the clamping plate 50 is made of steel,is circular, and has a 2 inch diameter. A hole 51 is located in thecenter of clamping plate 50.

In other embodiments (not shown), at least one buffering pad may beplaced between “a” of first flange 32 and the surface 2. In addition,the at least one buffering pad may be alternatively or additionallyplaced between the top of clamping plate 50 and the surface 2. Thebuffering pad is shaped similarly to clamping plate 50, having a 2 inchdiameter and including a center hole. The buffering pad can protect thesurface from abrasion from the apparatus 82. In addition, the bufferingpad can create a more secure contact between the apparatus 82 and thesurface. While any non-abrasive material could be used to make thebuffering pad, a preferred material is neoprene foam. Additionally, thebuffering pad may contain an adhesive for adhering to the pad to the “a”side of first flange 32 or to the clamping plate 50.

FIGS. 18 and 19 show the mounting system of the present inventionconfigured as a narrow clamp mount apparatus 90. The narrow clamp mount90 is similar to the clamp mount 82. Narrow clamp mount 90 utilizes thelong “L” member 30 and shaft holder 20 utilized in clamp mount 82. Inaddition, narrow clamp mount 90 attaches the long “L” member 30 to theshaft holder 20 in the same manner in which they are attached for theclamp mount 82.

The narrow clamp mount 90, however, is adapted to be clamped onto anarrow projecting surface 302, on which the top surface of theprojection is deeper than the bottom surface of the projection. A deskhaving legs or sides is an example of a narrow projecting surface. Thenarrow clamp mount 90 can be used on a narrow projecting surface 302that is narrower than the width of the first flange 42 of the short “L”member 40 of clamp mount 82. To fit on the narrow projecting surface302, first flange 342 of narrow short “L” member 340 is narrower thanfirst flange 42 of short “L” member 40. In addition, a clamping plate isused that is narrower than clamping plate 50. The narrow clamping plate350 is at least as narrow as first flange 342 of narrow short “L” member340. Preferably, the narrow clamping plate 350 is in the form of arectangular clamping bar that has a centered hole 351.

In this embodiment, narrow short “L” member 340 having first flange 342and second flange 344 in a general perpendicular orientation to eachother is attached to the second hole 38 which is the farthest from firstflange 32 of long “L” member 30 by screw 58. First flange 342 has athreaded hole 343, and second flange 344 has a recessed hole 345.Preferably, screw 58 has a flat tapered countersunk head and dimensionsof ⅜-16×½ inch long. Screw 58 extends through hole 345 of flange 344into the lower threaded hole in second flange 36 such that the head ofscrew 58 is countersunk relative to face 346.

It is to be understood however, that any type of threaded cylindricalrod may be used in place of screw 58, provided the rod is of sufficientstrength to hold the narrow short “L” member 340 to the long “L” member30.

First flange 342 of narrow short “L” member 340 has a threaded hole 343for receiving clamping screw 52 which is screwed through hole 343 andmeets hole 351 of narrow clamping plate 350. Preferably, clamping screw52 is ½-13×3 inches long, and the end of clamping screw 52 is adapted toreceive a hex head wrench which is used to tighten the clamp.

Hole 343 is positioned off-center below hole 35 of first flange 32 oflong “L” member 30. The bottom side of the projecting portion of narrowprojecting surface 302 may be narrower than the width of first flange 32of long “L” member 30. First flange of narrow short “L” member 340 isnarrower than first flange 32 of long “L” member 30. As a result, hole343 is positioned closer than hole 35 to the edge of narrow projectingsurface 302.

The mount 90 is secured to a narrow projecting work surface 302 byclamping the surface 302 between “a” side 33 of first flange 32 of long“L” member 30 and the top surface of narrow clamping plate 350. In apreferred embodiment, the narrow clamping plate 350 is made of steel.Buffering pads (not shown) may be utilized similarly to the utilizationof the buffering pads for the clamp mount 82. However, in thisembodiment, the buffering pad for the narrow clamping plate 350 would berectangular.

FIGS. 4, 5, 10A, 10B, and 12A through 12C show the mounting system ofthe present invention configured as a wall mount apparatus 80. Similarto the reverse wall mount apparatus 84 configuration, long “L” member 30is secured by at least one wall screw 54 threaded through at least onethreaded hole 38 in second flange 36, and into wall 4. Preferably,second flange 36 contains two threaded holes 38, arranged vertically toeach other, and the long “L” member is secured by two wall screws 54. Ina preferred embodiment, the wall screws 54 are made of wood, and theyare secured to a stud in wall 4. Alternatively, any type of threadedcylindrical rod may be used in place of the at least one wall screw 54,provided the rod is of sufficient strength to hold the apparatus 80 tothe wall 4.

Shaft holder 20 is secured to “a” side 33 of first flange 32 by screw 64and nut 60. Preferably, screw 64 has dimensions of ⅜-16×⅞ inches long.It is also preferred that nut 60 is positioned in recess 29 in thebottom of shaft holder 20. FIGS. 8, 9, 11A and 11B show the mountingsystem of the present invention configured as a table or flat mount 86.Table mount 86 comprises shaft holder 20 which is secured to aprojecting surface 2, which may be a table top, preferably by passingbolt 62 through hole 28, a hole in surface 2 and hole 51 of clampingplate 50 and securing the same with nut 60. Preferably the bolt 62 has atapered hex head, and dimensions of ⅜-16×2 inches long. In thispreferred embodiment, the bottom hole 28 is recessed 29 for receivingthe head of the bolt 62.

Preferably, the projecting surface 2 is at least one inch wide and nowider than the length of the bolt 62 with the nut 60 attached. A holemay be drilled in the surface 2 before passing the bolt 62 through thesurface. Preferably, the drilled hole has a 3/8 inch diameter.

While the use of a clamping plate 50 is preferred, it may be omittedfrom the flat mount apparatus 86 configuration.

In other embodiments (not shown), at least one buffering pad may beplaced between the bottom of the shaft holder 20 and the surface 2. Inaddition, the at least one buffering pad may be alternatively oradditionally placed between the top of clamping plate 50 and the surface2. Preferably, the buffering pad is shaped similarly to clamping plate50, having a 2 inch diameter and including a center hole. The bufferingpad can protect the surface from abrasion from the apparatus 86. Inaddition, the buffering pad can create a more secure contact between theapparatus 86 and the surface. While any non-abrasive material could beused to make the buffering pad, a preferred material is neoprene foam.Additionally, the buffering pad may contain an adhesive for adhering tothe pad to the bottom of the shaft holder 20 or to the top of clampingplate 50.

With reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the mounting system of the presentinvention is configured as a panel wall mount apparatus. Typically,conventional panel wall systems have vertically aligned pairs of slotsfor receiving brackets and the like for securing shelves or table topsto the panel wall. The configurable mount of the present invention maybe secured to the vertically aligned pairs of slots thereby permittingthe arm apparatus to be secured directly to the panel wall 130. Secondflange 36 of long “L” member 30 is attached to bracket 120 by at leastone bolt 121 passing through at least one hole 122 on outward face 123into at least one threaded hole 38 of second flange 36. Preferably,second flange 36 is attached to bracket 120 by two bolts 121 passingthrough two holes 122 on outward face 123 into two threaded holes 38 ofsecond flange 36. Bracket 123 has a plurality of hooks 126 adapted toengage slots 128 in panel wall 130. Set screws or bolts 124 and 125 arethreaded through holes 127 and 129 respectively and press against panelwall 130 to secure bracket 120 in a fixed manner. Preferably, threadedholes 127 and 129 for set screw or bolts 124 and 125 are positioned atthe top and bottom of bracket 120. Preferably, plate 110 is positionedbetween panel wall 130 and set screws or bolts 124 and 125 to preventdamage to panel wall 130.

Optionally, plate 110 has tabs 114 for engaging a pair of slots 128 toassist in retaining plate 110 in the properly aligned position duringassembly. Plate 110 may also have holes 112 to receive or permit atleast one bolt 121 to pass through plate 110 in an unobstructed mannerwhen bracket 120 is being secured to second flange 36 of long “L” member30. Shaft holder 20 is secured to “a” side 33 of first flange 32 of long“L” member 30 as described above.

It is to be understood that any type of threaded cylindrical rod may beused in place of bolts 121 and set screws or bolts 124, 125 providedthey are of sufficient strength for their intended purposes.

FIGS. 16 and 17 show the mount of the present invention configured as aslat wall mount apparatus. FIG. 17 illustrates a configuration formounting to a slatwall 200 having only upwardly facing slats. Secondflange 36 of long “L” member 30 is attached to first bracket 210 by atleast one bolt passing through at least one hole of face flange 215 intoat least one threaded hole 38 of second flange 36. Preferably, secondflange 36 is attached to first bracket 210 by bolts 220 and 221 passingthrough holes 222 and 223 respectively of face flange 215 into twothreaded holes 38 of second flange 36. Lip 214 of top flange 212 isadapted to engage an upwardly facing slat 202 of slatwall 200. Firstbracket 210 is secured to the slat by set screws or bolts 218 threadedthrough holes 216 and tightened against face 206 of the slat.

A second bracket 240 has a top flange 242 with lip 244 to engage a lowerupwardly facing slat 203. Second bracket 240 has a face flange 245having a portion 247 thereof angled toward the slatwall 200 and issecured in position on lower slat 203 by set screws or bolts 248 whichare threaded through portion 247 and press against the underside oflower slat 203. Second bracket 240 is secured to first bracket 210 bybolts 250 and 251 passing through holes in face flange 245 and slots 230and 231, respectively, in face flange 215 and nuts 252 and 253. Shaftholder 20 is secured to “a” side 33 of first flange 32 of long “L”member 30 as described above.

It is to be understood that any type of threaded cylindrical rods may beused in place of bolts 220, 221, 250, 251 and set screws or bolts 218,248 provided they are of sufficient strength for their intendedpurposes.

FIG. 17 illustrates a configuration of the mounting system of thepresent invention configured as an upwardly facing and downwardly facingslat wall mount apparatus. This apparatus is adapted for mounting to aslat wall 200 having upwardly and downwardly facing slats. First bracket210 is secured to long “L” member 30 and the upwardly facing portion ofslat 202 in the same manner as described above. In this configuration, asecond bracket 260 has a lower flange 262 with lip 264 to engage thedownwardly facing portion of slat 204. Second bracket 260 is secured inposition on lower slat 204 by set screws or bolts 248 which are threadedthrough holes 269 through the bottom of lower flange 262 at an upwardangle and press against the outer face 206 of lower slat 204. Secondbracket 260 is secured to first bracket 210 by bolts 250 and 251 passingthrough holes in face flange 245 and slots 230 and 231, respectively, inface flange 215 and nuts 252 and 253. Shaft holder 20 is secured to “a”side 33 of first flange 32 of long “L” member 30 as described above.

It is to be understood that any type of threaded cylindrical rods may beused in place of bolts 250, 251 and set screws or bolts 248 providedthey are of sufficient strength for their intended purpose.

This invention includes a mounting system that incorporates all or someof the components above described in FIGS. 1 through 19. In conjunctionwith the components described in FIGS. 1 through 19, the system of thecurrent invention also includes all or some of the configurations abovedescribed in relation to FIGS. 1 through 19.

In addition to the preferred embodiments previously described in detail,the shaft holder 20 may be attached to a horizontal, vertical or angledsurface my attachment means (not shown) including glue, magnets, hookand loop material sold under the trademark VELCRO, tongue and grooveassemblies, and the like.

The components of the mounting system may be fabricated using anysuitable material such as aluminum, iron, steel other alloys as are wellknown in the art. Preferably, long “L” member 30, short “L” member 40,shaft holder 20 and clamping plate 50 are cast forged. Any suitable,durable plastic material may be used for “lightweight” applications. Ina preferred embodiment, the nut 60 is fabricated from nylon.

Although this invention has been illustrated by reference to specificembodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art thatvarious changes and modifications may be made which clearly fall withinthe scope of the invention.

1. A kit adapted for assembly into a plurality of brackets from aplurality of bracket components for mounting a computer display screento a support, said kit comprising a plurality of bracket componentsadapted to be assembled into said plurality of brackets each of adifferent configuration, at least one of said bracket componentscomprising a holder adapted to removably couple the computer displayscreen thereto, a first one of said plurality of brackets comprising aclamp mount which includes the assembly of a first plurality of saidbracket components including said holder, said clamp mount adapted forattaching said holder to an edge portion of the support, a second one ofsaid plurality of brackets comprising a wall mount which includes theassembly of a second plurality of said bracket components including saidholder, said wall mount adapted for attaching said holder to a verticalsurface of the support, and a third one of said plurality of bracketscomprising a flat mount which includes the assembly of a plurality ofsaid bracket components including said holder, said flat mount adaptedfor attaching said holder to a horizontal surface of the support.
 2. Thekit of claim 1, wherein one of said bracket components comprises a firstmember having a first flange and a second flange generallyperpendicularly attached to said first flange, said first flange havingan inner surface and an outer surface, said holder capable of beingattached to said inner surface and said outer surface of said firstflange when assembling said plurality of bracket components into one ofsaid clamp mount and said wall mount.
 3. The kit of claim 2, whereinsaid first flange and said second flange of said first member are ofunequal length.
 4. The kit of claim 2, wherein one of said bracketcomponents comprises a second member having a third flange and a fourthflange generally perpendicularly attached to said third flange, saidthird and fourth flanges adapted to be alternately attached to saidinner surface of said second flange of said first member thereby formingsaid clamp mount.
 5. The kit of claim 4, wherein said third flange andsaid fourth flange of said second member are of unequal length.
 6. Thekit of claim 4, further including means adapted to be moveably coupledto said second member for engagement with the edge portion of thesupport.
 7. The kit of claim 6, wherein said means comprises a screw. 8.The kit of claim 7, wherein said means further comprises a clamp plate.9. The kit of claim 1, wherein said bracket components include athreaded rod and a nut, said holder adapted to be attached to thesupport by passing said threaded rod through said holder and anotherhole in the support, and securing said nut on a portion of said threadedrod that extends below the support thereby forming said flat mount. 10.A kit adapted for assembly into a plurality of device attachments eachadapted for mounting a device to a supporting surface, said kitcomprising a plurality of attachment components at least including ashaft holder adapted for mounting the device thereto, a first memberhaving a first flange and a second flange generally perpendicularlyattached to said first flange, and a second member having a third flangeand a fourth flange generally perpendicularly attached to said thirdflange, said plurality of attachment components being adapted to beselectively assembled together into a plurality of device attachmentsincluding a clamp mount, a wall mount and a flat mount each of adifferent configuration for mounting said shaft holder to the supportingsurface, and wherein one of said plurality of device attachmentscomprises said clamp mount adapted for mounting said shaft holder to anedge portion of the supporting surface, said clamp mount comprising atleast said shaft holder attached to said first flange of said firstmember and said fourth flange of said second member attached to saidsecond flange of said first member, and wherein another one of saidplurality of device attachments comprises said wall mount adapted formounting said shaft holder to a vertical surface of the supportingsurface, said wall mount comprising at least said shaft holder attachedto one of said flanges of said first member, and wherein another one ofsaid plurality of device attachments comprises said flat mount adaptedfor mounting said shaft holder to a horizontal surface of the supportingsurface, said flat mount comprising at least said shaft holder and meansfor securing said shaft holder to the supporting surface.
 11. The kit ofclaim 10, wherein said means includes a threaded rod and a nut, and saidshaft holder adapted to be attached to the supporting surface by passingsaid threaded rod through said shaft holder and another hole in thesupporting surface, and securing said nut on a portion of said threadedrod that extends below the supporting surface thereby forming said flatmount.
 12. The kit of claim 10, wherein said first flange and saidsecond flange of said first member are of unequal length.
 13. The kit ofclaim 10, wherein said third flange and said fourth flange of saidsecond member are of unequal length.
 14. The kit of claim 10, furtherincluding means adapted to be moveably coupled to said second member forengagement with the edge portion of the supporting surface.
 15. The kitof claim 14, wherein said means comprises a screw.
 16. The kit of claim15, wherein said means further comprises a clamp plate.
 17. The kit ofclaim 10, wherein said clamp mount comprises the assembly of a firstplurality of attachment components, said wall mount comprises theassembly of a second plurality of attachment components, and said flatmount comprises the assembly of a third plurality of attachmentcomponents.
 18. The kit of claim 17, wherein said first plurality, saidsecond plurality and said third plurality of attachment componentsinclude at least one attachment component which is not common with theattachment components in the other of said plurality of attachmentcomponents.